Amanda's First Day of School

by Joan Elizabeth Goodman

Amanda begins her first day at school in fear and tears, but finishes with a smile, eager for the next day.

Genres: Picture Books, School, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

24 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1985

About the author

Joan Elizabeth Goodman is an American writer and illustrator.
She was born in Connecticut in 1950 and was raised in an artistic household. Goodman attended L' Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome, from 1969-70, as well as the Pratt Institute, B.F.A., 1973.
She has written several novels of highly acclaimed historical fiction. She lives with her husband and their two children in New York City.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite books as a child! Of course it was mostly because it had my name which, at the time, wasn't very common. I remember how special it made me feel & made me excited for my first day of school.

[Mandy Groover · Rating 5 out of 5]

i just use to love this book when i was younger because it had my real name in it (Amanda). but it is also really great for younger students who are going to school for the first time and are scared. it could help them cope.

[Ceri · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a child I adored the art style of this book. I would read and have it read to me over and over, wondering what it would be like to go to school one day when I was older. I even asked for blackberries and honey in a bowl of cream as per Amanda's first day of school breakfast!!

I'm clearing out my old childhood books, but this one I don't think I can part with just yet - the illustrations are far too charming

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was really well done. Portraying both the excitement and fear of the first day of school. Very relatable for the kids.

[ima mango · Rating 5 out of 5]

buku anak2 pemberian ayah, dan sampai sekarang saya suka ceritanya. mungkin karena punya kenangan tersendiri. cieh..

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

You really can't go wrong giving a child a book with their name in the title. I think to this day I still love school because of this.

[Amanda Grady carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites! Read to my kids today! As a child I loved this book because my name was in it!